Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Beaumont. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Girls’ Haven is moving into a new $1.7M building that meets state rules and has a bigger accessible bedroom so the girls can cook with staff and enjoy more natural light — a change that will help their well-being. The building is expected to be ready by Christmas — and the old facility will soon be used by Ehrhart Charter School to add grades from pre-K to 12. 12 News Now
- ➤ Drivers on Beaumont highways face routine rush-hour delays with heavy congestion on U.S. 69 near Fannett Road and between Austin Street and North Street. Interstate-10 westbound sees slowdowns—drivers from Rose City and Vidor will hit extra delays near the I-10 and U.S. 90 interchange. Beaumont Enterprise
- ➤ St. Anne Catholic School invites families to the 47th Annual Halloween Carnival tomorrow from 11 AM to 4 PM at 375 North 11th Street — the event offers costume contests, pumpkin decorating, games and live music while asking visitors to donate a nonperishable item for Some Other Place and Market to HOPE. FOX 4 Beaumont
- ➤ The Beaumont Police Department is holding a fundraiser—lunch plates at $10 or $12—to support Officer Chad Beitel, who is battling stage 4 melanoma on his liver. The event will be held on October 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the east parking lot at 255 College Street, and preorders must be submitted by October 24. 12 News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New owners reopened Popeyes at 2621 U.S. 69 in Nederland on October 22nd, and many customers lined up to order. A store associate said a new location in Bridge City will open within 10 days — the comment was not confirmed by a spokesperson. Beaumont Enterprise
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A documentary about Beaumont’s WWII-era Melody Maids—a group of teenagers who sang for U.S. troops during World War II—will premiere at the Roundtop Film Festival on November 8 at 10 a.m. Producer Kai Jai Connor spent two years developing the 44-minute film, which will feature a post-screening performance by 17 former Melody Maids. 12 News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Christus Southeast Texas Health System named Jason Miller as vice president of hospital operations at St. Elizabeth. He said his faith in CHRISTUS Health’s mission drove his decision and he will review patient flow to reduce emergency room holds — aiming to improve patient care and staff experience over the next six months. 12 News Now
- ➤ A CHRISTUS physician explained the common signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and stressed the importance of early detection—counseling women to seek timely medical checks if they notice unusual changes. KFDM
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Beaumont homeowner Gwendolyn Walden faces a five-month deadline to repair her Broadway home after the city declared it a public health nuisance; she has hired a contractor and received cleanup help to address issues with a green pool and missing fence—actions that should bring her property into code. KFDM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Students at Port Neches-Groves and Nederland celebrated Nerd Day as a final pregame event in the Mid-County Madness series ahead of Friday's football game at Bulldog Stadium. The tradition marked the 100th year of the rivalry — a spirited nod to school pride. Beaumont Enterprise
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Farm to Fork Farmer’s Market
12-4 p.m. — Urban Roots Farm to table — Free entry — Celebrate fall with a local farmer's market highlighting community, culture, and cultivation.
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Brothers of the Heart
7-10 p.m. — Lutcher Theater-Performing Arts — Tickets required — Experience the excitement as talented artists unite to create fresh and thrilling performances.
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Halloween Bash at Soggy Bottom Saloon
9 p.m. — Soggy Bottom Saloon — Free entry with costume — Celebrate Halloween with a night full of fun, prizes, and festive costumes.
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Tea & Sweets with CASA and Pathways
6-7 p.m. — Elmo Willard Library — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy evening of herbal teas and conversations about youth in foster care.
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Food Truck Mania
11 AM – 2 PM — Ford Arena — Enjoy diverse cuisines and festive community vibes at this vibrant food truck celebration.
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Craft & Share Workshop for Seniors: Wreath Making
10-11:30 a.m. — The McFaddin-Ward House Historic Museum — Free entry — Embrace the holiday spirit by creating a meaningful Advent wreath to cherish at home.
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Classic Movie Night: Planes, Trains and Automobiles
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jefferson Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a classic comedy film in a historical venue perfect for a night out.
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Positive Vibes Highway Tour
Evening — For The Record, 999 Calder Ave — No cover charge — Experience a night filled with positive vibes in Beaumont, Texas.
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